Plans to grow a special strain of medical marijuana were announced in November 2015 by the Wahgoshig First Nation. The First Nation would partner with DelShen Therapeutics to change from a forestry
operation to an $18 million grow facility. The Wahgoshig had contributed $2 million of the amount. Up to 100 jobs would be created by the project. Currently they are awaiting approval for the production license

National Indigenous Medical Cannabis Association (NIMCA)
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
NIMCA is a national Indigenous organization promoting an Indigenous cannabis industry. It plans to to set up branches in every province of Canada. NIMCA was launched March 24, 2017http://indigenousmedicalcannabis.org